World Summit - 2026

12th World Summit on Elder Mediation

Cork, Ireland

(May 20-22, 2026)

 

The Elder Mediation International Network is pleased to announce that the 12th EMIN World Summit on Mediation with Age Related Issues will be held on May 20-22, 2026 in Cork, Ireland. The Summit planning group has been busy confirming speakers and assembling a conference experience which will include expert presentations from Elder mediators from around the world, and provide excellent networking opportunities. We are very excited about building upon the success of our 2nd virtual World Summit on Elder Mediation which was held in November of 2023 and provided a greater opportunity for mediators from around the world to attend. More details about the presentations and speakers will be posted on this site as they become available.

Since 2008 EMIN has conducted 11 international summits – in Canada, Ireland, United States, Scotland, Switzerland, Austria, England and Australia connecting people from many countries – mediators, lawyers, gerontologists, social workers, physicians, health care professionals, volunteers, family members, caregivers, academics, students, service clubs and others considering entering this new field of practice – coming together to share their knowledge, vision and questions.

For the 2026 Summit, the Curriculum Committee is particularly interested in the following proposal topics:

  • What is new in Elder Mediation
  • Best practices and innovative approaches in Elder Mediation
  • First hand experiences from those who have participated in the Elder Mediation process
  • Ageism and its implications for Elder Mediation
  • Financial and estate issues
  • Promoting quality of life and ensuring dignity and respect for all as people get older
  • Family restructuring and intergenerational dynamics
  • Dementias and other significant health issues – chronic diseases etc. that may arise as people get older and the implications for Elder Mediators
  • The role of Elder Mediation in reducing abuse and neglect
  • Innovative Elder Mediation programs and special projects
  • Elder Mediation advocacy
  • Elder Mediation support teams
  • Family and Elder Law
  • Guardianship
  • Grief & loss, empathy, ethical issues in Elder Mediation
  • Training standards for elder mediators
  • Issues of aging around the world

CALL FOR PRESENTERS

Apply HERE.

REGISTRATION RATES*

(Full Summit May 20-22, 2026)

Members:            425€. (390€ if paid by March 22, 2026 )

Non Members:   465€. (430€ if paid by March 22, 2026 )

Students:             250€. 

* Non Member rates are 40€ more than Member rates – for 40€ you can join EMIN HERE and pay the lower ticket rate!

(Full Day – either May 21 or May 22)

Full Day – Thursday, May 21.        200€

Full Day – Friday, May 22.              200€

To purchase tickets and to register for the Summit
(Click HERE).

 

ACCOMODATIONS – May 20-22, 2026

Crow’s Nest
Victoria Cross Rd, Cork   T12 HXW4

Single room with en-suite – €130.00 per night, (includes continental breakfast)

Double room – €160.00 per night (includes continental breakfast.)  Each guest will have own room with a double bed and en-suite in 4-bed apartments. Shared living room and kitchen with other conference delegates. Bed linen and towels provided, and free Wi-Fi. Parking available to all guests.

The promo code is EMIN2026
 
How to Make a Booking Using the Promo Code
  1. Visit our website: www.uccsummerbeds.com
  2. Click “Book Now” at the top right corner of the page..
  3. Choose Crow’s Nest and enter your required dates.
  4. Click “Check Availability.”
  5. Enter the promo code EMIN2026 in the Campaign Code box.
  6. Select the number of guests per room.
  7. Click “Search.”
  8. The conference rate will appear based on the number of guests.
  9. Click “Book Now” and complete all required details to confirm your booking.

 

Tourism Information – Pure Cork. 

https://www.purecork.ie/

 

Welcome to Cork, Ireland